remove the shoutbox?

Re: remove the shoutbox?

Yeah, heh. I was trying to provoke a response to get a couple other opinions... doesn't seem to be working though. Even lmilano who first proposed we get rid of the box hasn't chimed in yet. We promise not to attack your opinion!

[claydoh]

Re: remove the shoutbox?

Yes, but again it is only one guy's preference, others may like it up there

Re: remove the shoutbox?

that's an idea... I mean, it's already in the right hand side panel... so you're saying have it there and only there?

[claydoh]

Re: remove the shoutbox?

I'd prefer to see the shoutbox on a side panel and not at the very top, but thats just my personal preference.

Why again? I don't see any flaming.

Kevin expressed his opinion about whether or not there is a need to change and/or use root account.

Gutter happened to disagree saying that it's important to change your root password. While he could have been more conscientious about the way he rebutted Kevin's post, I don't think he went as far as flaming.

Claydoh made a fairly accurate assessment that Gutter was using a bit of fear/uncertainty/doubt tactic in his attempt to change their root passwords. However, I don't believe that gutter did so in a deconstructive way. I think he was trying to express the importance he places on changing the password.

troy is simply a frustrated user... it's always a shame when folks have this kind of experience with a linux distro. Often they're more frustrated at the prospect of having to go back to MS than at linux itself. I think they have the right to vent a little bit. Why shouldn't they be allowed to do so in the shout box?

troy, if you're still around the forums, we could probably help you get kubuntu going... I think most folks will find it easier to dual boot XP and kubuntu their first time out. That way you can continue to use XP for the things you're working on getting to work in kubuntu... PM me if you want help. Explain the problem and we can start a thread for issues.

lmilano, I understand your concern with the shout box. It's important that new visitors do not come to the site only to find comments in the shout box which reflect negatively on the community or the distro. However, I don't think that we're seeing anything that is too terribly negative. I'm sure there are ways to resolve the issue without completely disabling the shout box. As I have come to understand the function of the shoutbox, I have realized it is a highly useful tool. Furthermore, it's up to the community to be able to monitor the shout box--to an extent. If you feel a comment is not appropriate, quick throw up a shout of your own and inform a moderator to take appropriate actions.

my .02

...actually that might be more like .50 it's rather long.